- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lincoln, IL
Lincoln Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172298002539
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Jr High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 321
- students enrolled
Lincoln Jr High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Jr High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Lincoln, IL.
School address
District: Lincoln Esd 27 · Illinois
NCES ID 172298002539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Lincoln Jr High School shrank from 341 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 172298002539 · Lincoln, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Elem School (271 students)
Lincoln Jr High School shrank from 341 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lincoln Jr High School
321 students
- Northwest Elem
Northwest Elem School
271 students
- Washington-Mon
Washington-Monroe Elem School
224 students
- Central Elem S
Central Elem School
183 students
- Adams Elem Sch 57
Adams Elem School
57 students
What this shows Lincoln Jr High School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Jr High School compares
Lincoln Jr High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Illinois - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,100
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
Two or More 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Lincoln Jr High School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Lincoln Esd 27 reports $17,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington-Monroe Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adams Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 57
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~321 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Jr High School
How many students attend Lincoln Jr High School?
Lincoln Jr High School has 321 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lincoln, IL. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Jr High School is 12.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Jr High School is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Lincoln, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Jr High School?
Lincoln Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Jr High School rank among public schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Jr High School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Lincoln, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lincoln on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln Esd 27?
Besides Lincoln Jr High School, Lincoln Esd 27 also operates Northwest Elem School (271 students), Washington-Monroe Elem School (224 students), and Central Elem School (183 students). See the Lincoln Esd 27 district page for the complete list.